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Presiding Bishop set to preach and preside at Spanish language Eucharist
From the Rev. Nathan Jennings, PhD, Associate Professor of Liturgics and Anglican Studies
Interview with Presiding Bishop set to be streamed live
Two days after we return from the Thanksgiving holiday, Seminary of the Southwest will welcome Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori to our campus for the 60th Anniversary lecture and festivities.
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Led by the vision of the late Bishop John E. Hines, the Episcopal Diocese of Texas formally established Seminary of the Southwest 60 years ago in Austin. Southwest primarily has prepared men and women for parish and diocesan ministry; however, laity have found degrees and programs at Southwest to further their calls to minister in the world.
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Friday Fun Photo for Oct 26, 2012
Thank you, Francisco Chavez Silva, for leading worship music each Tuesday for our Spanish language Eucharist. You enrich our worship immeasureably.
Friday Fun Photo for Oct 19, 2012
Rick Barnes, UT men's basketball coach, spoke about Christian leadership to business professionals at the Monday Connection luncheon on the seminary campus. He also signed a ball for Facilities Maintenance Manager Tigh Walters, a UT alumnus, who plans the special gift for his dad, also a UT grad.
Friday Fun Photo for Oct 5, 2012
Students brought their dogs, cats, chickens, and guinea pigs to the St. Francis Pet Blessing Friday morning on the tree shaded lawn of the inner campus. The Rev. Micah Jackson blesses middler MDiv Karen's friend, Sadie.
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I am ready to tackle a long-overdue remodel of my bedroom. For some reason I just haven't been able to figure out what I want. I originally thought-and several of you suggested-that I would switch my blue walls to a soft yellow so I could keep the valances and the chair in the room. Now I think, though, that I may want to get rid of the yellow. I do love chartreuse and was thinking of some accents in that color, perhaps integrating it into bed pillows or bed skirt, etc. I still think I will keep the valances bc I really like the fabric and the simplicity of the design. Wood blinds are white and they are staying. Carpet needs a re-do but not now. I have even thought about tearing up the carpet bc the floors are a nice warm oak. Furniture is primarily mahogany family pieces, gonna stick with that. There's a large walk-in closet that still has the linen white we threw up when we did some remodeling. Adjoining small bath with blue glass tiles in shower and simple white on walls. I'm stalking craigslist for a headboard, ideally a Charles p. Rogers iron bed like their Paris one. Have also looked at upholstered headboards and mahogany. Love my reading chair, use it every day. I think if I do the painting I might be able to reupholster the chair. So my questions for you: if I stick with valances and do perhaps white bedding with chartreuse accents, what color for the walls? If I could redo the chair does anyone have a fabric suggestion? I think the vibe I want is light and airy, a little fun, to counterbalance the dark furniture. Thanks and sorry so long! |
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Chartreuse strikes me as being anything but light and airy. It seems hot and vibrant to me. What if you went with a creamy taupe? The light blue would look soft and pretty against it. Something like BM Abalone or Thunder. |
The other direction I am considering is maybe a soft grey wall with lavender accents and white bedding. In that case my chair absolutely will be changed out. |
I decided to go with BM Horizon Gray for the walls and White Dove for the trim. I love the soft khaki-grey against the blue curtains. I scored a fabulous Craigslist Charles P Rogers Breton iron bed and will dress it in primarily white with some great gray-taupe tweedy pillows I picked up at the ABC carpet and home clearance center, along with a soft purple throw I also found there. Can you suggest a good color for our small master bathroom? We also have a large walk-in closet fitted out in the California Closet shelving that is a bisque/linen white type color. I like color and wouldn't mind going bolder/darker in those two rooms. Here's the shower tile. Wall and floor tile are simple white large-ish squares. Thanks for your help with this, so happy it's coming together. Really thrilled about the bed bc I have wanted a headboard for my entire 27 years of marriage but there were always things that came first. |
Your BM Horizon Gray is shown with Metallic Silver (a light blue) and Black Bean Soup (dark gray) on the BM website. Either or both would be pretty to complement your room. Maybe the light blue in the bathroom and the dark gray in the closet--as long as you have plenty of light in there! |
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Mediterranean Stuffed Pork Loin
Posted By Worker Bee On March 13, 2010 @ 9:14 am In Recipes | 17 Comments
Regardless of any opinions we might have about the Mediterranean Diet, this stuffed pork loin with a Mediterranean flair is right up our alley. The recipe for Mediterranean stuffing, made from red peppers, spinach, olives, garlic, nuts and an optional sprinkle of feta cheese (we couldn't resist throwing some in), was sent in by Jade Kendall for the Primal Cookbook Challenge [7].
A pork loin is a fine cut of meat, tender and easy to cook, but because it's the leanest cut of pork it also tends to be the least flavorful. This is where Jade steps in with a perfect solution: stuffing. Breadcrumbs are nowhere to be found in his rich and flavorful filling that evokes the best of Mediterranean cooking. His ingredients add fat [8] (nuts [9]), flavor (garlic [10]) and smart fuel [11] (spinach [12]).
Red pepper is no slouch in the nutrient department either, and adds bright color that matches the bright, bold flavor the stuffing brings to the pork. Jade suggested the addition of feta cheese and we suggest adding Kalamata olives [13]. Either will give the stuffing a briny burst of acidity that heightens all the other flavors.
The hardest part about this recipe is holding back and not putting too much stuffing inside the loin. If you do, you won't be able to roll the meat up completely. If you're worried about over-stuffing, your best defense is pounding the loin as thin as possible so it rolls easily and if needed, secure the meat with some toothpicks or kitchen twine while it cooks.
Drizzle some olive oil or butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add red peppers and garlic to the pan. After a few minutes add the spinach and cook until it wilts. Remove from heat.
Butterfly cut the pork tenderloin (cut vertically down the middle until almost through, but not quite through the pork).
Place saran-rap over the butterflied pork and pound it as flat as you can without breaking through the pork (use a meat tenderizing hammer for best results).
Once the pork is thin then add the ingredients from the pan on top of the pork, spreading it all over. Add the nuts, and optional feta cheese and olives.
Gently roll the pork into a tube/roll. If you are using a smaller pork loin, or were not able to pound it very thinly, you may just be folding the loin over rather than rolling it. In this case, securing the loin with toothpicks or kitchen twine will be necessary.
Drizzle the pork with olive oil and butter and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 40-60 minutes (depending on the size of the pork roll).
When the pork is cooked to your liking, let it cool slightly and then slice.
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Is a feminist vandal on the loose in East Vancouver?
After I blogged about Dude Chilling Park's crude defacement this morning, Straight contributor Michael Mann sent along a couple more photos of feminist-themed graffiti that has recently popped up in Mount Pleasant
Since the messages are anti-patriarchal in nature, I can only assume that an angry feminist must be behind these works. (You know, because all us feminists are super angry all the time; that's the primary reason we don't have time to adhere to your gender norms.)
Vancouver is notorious for crudely painted graffiti. Earlier this year, Commercial Drive murals were repeated tagged with poorly sprayed "NO PIPELINES" and other anti-oil messages.
And who could forget East Vancouver's Mohinder, the widely spread and completely pointless King of Shit Tagging?
All I do know for certain is that Michael had nothing to do with this. Leave his poor building alone, feminists!
EDIT: Found another one today (August 14)!
Anyone else find part of this vandalism spree?
Just not a very persuasive one.
It's a bit like trying to convince a capitalist that just because one rejects their particular ideology, that does not mean that one also rejects meritocratic values.
It's funny how ideologues so often want to claim absolute ownership of the values their ideology merely adopted.
Feminism, by it very definition, is immune to criticism from men. The notion that a male feminist critic could ever win an argument and the feminist could acknowledge "Wow, you're really right; you've taught me something" is utterly anathema to the movement. In feminism the male is ALWAYS wrong, and the woman always right, not because of her arguments, but merely and simply because of her gender, because she is "oppressed."
It is this sort of hypocrisy--the way in which feminism has recreated the very silencing of the other gender that it supposedly hates--that has driven lots of thoughtful, woman loving, equality-supporting men to the conclusion that the feminist movement is a crime perpetrated on women and that they will oppose it with every fibre of their being.
True feminism respects that a woman has a brain and can engage in an argument. For this to be true, however, one crucial thing is required--that the woman can be proved wrong by a man. Until then...
Of course sexism affects me, but I thank no idiot for trivializing an important discussion by lowering it to punkass spray paint, that costs somebody money to fix. Think that person has had his or her consciousness raised in the direction you want?
Don't like it? Lump it.
1. If you have a problem, sometimes it's just better to keep it to yourself.
2. Grafitti (if Art) is sometimes wonderful to behold
Tagging and other crap is just defacing property.(even though the world needs more paint)
3. If she(?) only knew of the reason that sign is there...with that 'Dedication' (using those exact words) she might be aware of her embarassment. I hope this pic is never seen by The Big Lebowski..A.K.A Jeff Bridges, or Jimmy Kimmel, who recently had that sign on his program during a monologue.
4. Shame, shame on feminists for this one.
'Feminism is hated because women are hated'. I wonder if the author of this tag reads the Georgia Straight comments?


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bkaiser1 Posts: 464I'm usually quite retentive about my tire purchases, so when I bought my 04 WRX last year, I was planning to immediately replace the RE92's on it (based on the absolutely horrible image they have). I must say, though, that after 21,000 miles of use, the RE92 is not as bad as I thought. Even with a treadwear rating of only 180, these tires still have a ton of tread left -- easily another 10-15k -- and in normal driving, I haven't had any complaints with them. They remain impeccibly balanced (no need yet to have them rebalanced from the factory) and I think the traction in rain and snow is comparable to other all season tires I've owned. In fact, compared to the highly rated Dunlop SP Sport A2's (which I hated in rain/snow and felt like I had skis on my Outback) I find they grip even better in slush.
Granted, I don't tend to drive this car very hard, and I'm sure when it's time to replace these tires I'll put a better one on that is more in keeping with the car's capabilities...but for an OEM-supplied tire, I have not had a bad experience with the RE92.
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saintviper Posts: 177The RE-92 is not a bad all season tire. It provides a soft ride with reasonable performance in dry, wet, and snow. I got over 50K miles out of mine.
If you buy a specialized tire for summer performance, or snow performance, or whatever, it will be much better than the RE-92 in that area, but maybe not as good in another.
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sensei1 Posts: 196Ken there's also this site "Ask Connor at the Tire Rack".
krzyss "Ask Connor at The Tire Rack" Jul 15, 2004 5:18pm
I didn't have any issues with my RE92's either like the previous posts. Then again, I'm just referring to normal everyday commuting. I agree though, for a WRX caliber car, the tires could have been better.
I think the bigger impact in handling comes with switching to 17's.
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c_hunter Posts: 4,487We're trying to get back down to two cars (WRX was the third). I bought a new Outback XT, which can sort of replace both the old Outback and the WRX in my mind (since it's about as fast as the WRX for all practical purposes). Actually, if my wife would drive a wagon I could drive the WRX full time but she's not into that. So I decided to sell the WRX. So far, no bites at all. Worst case, I will part it out and bring it to CarMax in a couple weeks. It's a shame, the car has less than 8000 miles and is in mint shape. I'll miss it.
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lilbluewgn02 PAPosts: 1,087We replaced the RE92s on Susan's Legacy and my WRX with Bridgestone Turanza LS tires, H for her car and V for mine(I know, they are touring tires, but check out the reviews and specs on Tire Rack)...incredible wet and dry handling, especially during the rains we get here in summer. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&- tireModel=Turanza+LS-V&vehicleSearch=true&partnum=055VR6T- LS&fromCompare1=yes
kevin111 Posts: 991Ken - If you look at most of the Japanese imports that are being sold (save for Honda), most cars are comming with a version of the RE92s. They seem to be very cheap for the manufacturers to add them to their cars compared to other tires. The RE92s do have a decent ride, noise level, and handle competently. Most likely, if Subaru was to put on a better tire on their cars, we would be paying more for said car out the door.
If it means anything my RE92s with V speed rating, lasted 32K miles, and could have gone at least another 5K miles. This is with a wear rating of 180. -
dex500 Posts: 2Been looking for a new car and prefer to drive a car rather than a truck though I need both. Best plan, I suppose, is to buy a new car and and get some old truck for Home Depot duties. Can't bring myself to drive some sluggish 5,000 pound beast everyday. Want the WRX (MT) but most of my driving is going from one red light to another (Austin, TX). Love the open road whenever I get a chance, however. So it is worth it to spend $24K for yet another manual transmission four cylinder car when I can get V8 Tundras for 22K and V8 Dakotas for 18K? I've owned a VW squareback, ancient Subaru DX with zero options, and a nasty Dodge Shadow so my owners pedigree isn't too high falutin. Is the WRX all that its owners claim it to be?
bruticus Posts: 229>>>>It's hard to decipher out the door pricing. Back in 03, my WRX stickered for $25957 and I got it for $23000 plus taxes/tags/title/etc... You should be able to get a WRX for right around invoice cost from any decent dealership.
I also got my '03 in March '03 for 23 even plus the formalities. Altho to this day I feel I overpaid a bit; mine has only the alarm/mirror and full-stereo group, and I've heard of/talked to people who got theres with LOTS more options for nearly the same price.
As for the RE92s, I have 34K miles on my odometer and my tires still have about half, maybe 40%, tread left. I am a bit late for rotation though. Looks like another thing I'll have to add to the list when I go to AZP next weekend.
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c_hunter Posts: 4,487How often do you need the truck? I only feel the need for a pickup truck 1-2 times a year at most, and then I can usually borrow one from a neighbor or relative. 99% of my needs are covered by having a station wagon (Outback) with roof racks and then I could buy a utility trailer to cover the pickup-truck duties if those 1-2 times a year became more frequent.
Sounds like you do not want to be penalized by a truck, and I couldn't agree more.
The WRX is one of the best sports sedans you can buy, more so when you look at the price range. I still know of no other sports car that gives you more bang for the buck.
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twrx Posts: 647I have a WRX with a manual. I live in a small city so there is a lot of stoplight driving. I have never owned an automatic so the mt is auto to me. As far as needing a truck, about a year after getting the wrx I found a 1992 toyota for $4000. It gets about 4000 miles a year and costs me practically nothing other than insurance. So I have the best of both worlds.
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cptplt Posts: 1,075I have had H rated ones on 3 Legacies and V on the WRX as OEM. I have been driving my 98 Legacy with the WRX wheels/tires for the last 2 summers and while I may be crazy they seem much better than the original H ones!
The RE92 is a half decent all season. Lose a lot of tread and they stink in the snow big time.
I just noticed today the Prius comes with RE92s too! Even Lexus puts them on the IS.
It could be worse, Caddy puts Michelin Symmetrys on the DeVille. Only other cars which get them are minivans! Or does that say something about DeVille owners :-)! -
dop50 Posts: 162Thanks for all the input on the tires, I suppose I will order the "V" rated tires for the WRX before winter from tirerack.
Dex, Another option to think about... My wife convinced me to pay delivery charges for a while instead of buying a truck. I think Home Depot charges $40 and Lowes charges $35 for local delivery. That is somewhat cheaper than owning a truck if your needs aren't too often. There are times though that I really wish I had a truck.
Maybe when the cars are paid off I'll splurge and get a Nissan Titan. There is still no way I'm giving up the WRX! I'm keeping that baby! It's just way too much fun to get rid of it.
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volkov Posts: 1,302The utility trailer idea is also a good and often overlooked one. Basically I never use it now with the Suburban, but a neighbour used to let me borrow theirs when I needed to haul stuff and it was great. Dirt cheap relative to another vehicle, basically no maintenance costs and easy to store.
dop50 Posts: 162Yeah, a trailer is a good idea, but I don't know that I would want to pull it with my WRX. I have a 5'X10' utility trailer and it was only something like $500 new and tags are only $18 or so a year, and insurance is dirt cheap also. Locally they want something like $800 to install a hitch on the Legacy wagon, so for now the trailer just sits in the yard taking up space, unless one of the kids needs it.
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volkov Posts: 1,302I have the hitch on my WRX. That's how I prefer to carry the bikes because I just pull off the hitch when not in use. Much easier and less noisy than the roof set-up. The Subie hitch is nice too, given it's finished silver. Get over it, you can pull the utility trailer with the Rex!
dex500 Posts: 2Thanks to everyone responding to my question of whether to buy the WRX or the truck. Easy to get to get caught up in truck-crazed Texas but even though there have been great truck deals everywhere I can't bring myself to drive one of the beasts everyday. I think I'll take your advice and get the WRX (wagon for more utility) and then rent/borrow the truck as needed (or buy a cheap one). The trucks are nice and all but don't beg to be driven. Can't forget that WRX test drive...
kevin111 Posts: 991Have fun with the car. Have driven mine about 50K miles and still enjoy driving it!
BTW, a friend of mine was debating between a pickup vs. an RSX a couple years back, and at the last minute, changed his mind to get the RSX. For some reason I have never heard him mention a pickup since. -
dop50 Posts: 162I had some questions about the trailer hitch from etrailer.com, called them, the gal said they didn't make one for the legacy wagon. Hmmm. That's funny, they list two on the web site. Anyway, figured at that point if there were problems, it could be difficult, so I just ordered one from the Subaru dealer. Cost a little more but includes the wiring harness as well.
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ateixeira Posts: 72,587Subie resale is very good.
Just for fun, I recently calculated the KBB private party price for my '98 Forester L, which I paid $19,200 for. It's worth about $8,600 today. Not bad.
For fun, I looked at a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, same miles and year and same condition, and guess what? $8,000.
Funny thing is mine cost $6000-8000 less when new, yet it's worth $600 more now.
I think WRX resale will be similarly good. It'll kill the resale for, say, a Stratus.
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dop50 Posts: 162I looked up both my '02 WRX and my '02 Legacy GT wagon, they are both still worth more than the loan balances. I think that's pretty impressive, considering they both were 60 mo. loans. I'd never taken a 60 mo. loan before, and I've never had a domestic vehicle be worth more than the loan balance after 3 years. I realize those are just numbers, but at least the numbers are better than the other vehicles I've owned. When I traded in my Durango to get the Subies, I couldn't even get a decent trade at a Dodge dealer. It cost me over 20 g's to drive it for 3 years. I lost my kahuna's on that one. I doubt I'll buy another domestic unless it's a used truck at some point down the line.
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text: I was so sad to hear about the passing of Tim Russert earlier today at work. I really thought he was such an articulate person, and I enjoyed listening to his insights about politics. I remember when I was doing a semester interning on Capitol Hill in DC as a senior in college that some of my classmates would wake up early Sunday mornings (sometimes after a very late night out) to go watch Meet The Press. That was the kind of pull he had to people interested in politics. It makes me very sad when we lose people like Tim Russert who add such a knowledgable voice to something like politics.


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Beer calendar: Cool down with fruit beers, a festival and a grand opening
Although they've both been operating in Fort Collins for more than two decades, Odell and New Belgium had never collaborated on a beer. That changed last month when the two Colorado stalwarts teamed up on FOCOllaboration Ale, a pale ale made with Fawcett Crystal Malt (an Odell favorite), Centennial, Cascade and Citra hops (New Belgium staples). "After working just down the street from each other for 23 years, it seemed the right time to brew something together," said Odell co-founder Wynne Odell in a statement. "Our collaboration beer combines our long term friendship with our collective creativity resulting in a delightful, neighborly brew. The 6.7 percent ABV beer will be bottled.
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After a long search in Boulder and Weld counties, the owners of Grossenbart Brewery have finally secured a location in Longmont, at 1025 Delaware Avenue, close to Left Hand Brewing's campus. The facial hair-themed brewery hopes to open this fall.
June is fruit beer cask month at the Copper Kettle, which is tapping a firkin of fruity beer each Wednesday. Today's is Strawberry Basil Blonde. Ckrepes will serving food at 3 p.m.
River North Brewery will tap its Cherry J. Marie today at 3 p.m. as part of its weekly Wayward Wednesday series. There are only five gallons, so it will go fast.
Thursday, June 5
Former Future Brewing and A Cheese Peddler will host a beer and cheese pairing tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at Former Future. There will be four cheeses and four beers along with an education-focused tasting. Tickets are $25.
Saturday, June 7
Dan Rabin, the author of Colorado Breweries, a newly released guidebook to our state's beer-makers, will be signing copies of his guide today at 2 p.m. at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins. An award-winning beer and travel journalist and author of the Rocky Mountain column for Celebrator Beer News, Rabin covers 149 breweries and brewpubs throughout the state.
Denver Pearl Brewing will host a Grand Opening Party today from noon until midnight with 11 beers on tap, limited release tappings, and prizes.
The 2nd Annual Highlands Ranch Beer Festival takes place today from 2 to 6 p.m. at Civic Green Park. There will be live music, local and national breweries and lawn games. Tickets are $25 ($35 on the day of, although this will probably sell out) and include unlimited one-ounce samples and a souvenir tasting glass. Individual beer will be available for purchase. Proceeds will benefit the Highlands Ranch Scholarship Fund.
Sunday, June 8
Based on the popularity of its beer-bike crawl last year, the Yak & Yeti and Odyssey Beerwerks, both in Arvada, have decided to host more of them this summer. The first one begins today at 11 a.m. at the Yak (go to the brewpub's website for parking instructions) before continuing on to Odyssey, and then Cannonball Creek in Golden. From there, cyclists will hit Mountain Toad and Barrels & Bottles, also in Golden, before returning home. It's free to participate, and attendees get a sticker and a wristband good for discounts and giveaways at other breweries. The next two crawls take place on July 13 and August. 31.
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Woman Charged With Stalking Chris Cornell
A Florida woman was arrested last week for stalking, intimidating and harassing Soundgarden frontman, Chris Cornell and his family.
Soundgarden Perform 'Superunknown' Tracks 'Spoonman' & 'My Wave' on 'Tonight Show'
The guys did two tracks off their fourth album, kicking things off with "Spoonman," the song that brought them into the mainstream, despite the fact that it features a guy actually playing spoons.
Interview: Soundgarden's Chris Cornell Looks Back on 'Superunknown,' Ahead to Nine Inch Nails Tour
This year marks the album's 20th anniversary, and to celebrate the occasion, the band is releasing deluxe editions of the album on June 3. This summer, they're co-headlining a tour with fellow alt-rock legends, Nine Inch Nails. Cornell was thoughtful in discuss both subjects, including why the he doesn't appear on the album track "Half," why "Mailman" still resonates today, and how NIN influenced his band.
Watch Dave Grohl Talk About Hearing Soundgarden's 'Superunknown' For The First Time
Grohl's first reaction to hearing 'Superunknown'? "Holy s–t! This is gonna be huge! It was the perfect meeting of the Beatles and Black Sabbath."
Second Weekend Of Sasquatch! Scrapped
The second weekend of Sasquatch! Music Festival on Fourth of July Weekend has been canceled.
Soundgarden and Nine Inch Nails Announce Summer Co-Headlining Tour
On March 8, 1994, both Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden released their seminal albums. Now, 20 years later, the two are sharing the bill for the very first time for a summer-long tour.
Soundgarden to Perform 'Superunknown' In Its Entirety for the First Time Ever
The band's performance will take place during the iTunes Festival in Austin, TX, which is set to feature performances from Zedd, Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.
Soundgarden Celebrate 20th Anniversary of 'Superunknown' with Two Deluxe Editions
The album topped the charts in April of 1994.
Sasquatch 2014: Two Holiday Weekends Of Madness
On Tuesday, the lineup was revealed and it is packed with dozens of stellar acts. The big names include Outkast and Soundgarden — each will headline the festival in May and July, respectively.
Chris Cornell Covers Van Morrison, Cat Stevens, Mashes Up U2 and Metallica at NY Concert
He explained that he played "Crazy Love" for his wife (who was sitting in the front row with their children) at their engagement party, and then thanked his mother-in-law — who was hanging out at side stage — for allowing him to marry her daughter. Later on in the show, he covered another mellow classic from the same year, Cat Stevens' "Trouble" — another far cry from the harder songs Cornell used to cover and name-check.


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Vladimir Matyushenko wants a third go-around with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, according to his management. And he'd like it to be before the calendar turns away
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Rich Franklin is the latest addition to the Aug. 6 UFC 133 fight card in Philadelphia.
The Washington State Department of Licensing on Monday released the fighter salary information for UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira tops
It wasn't easy, but "Mr. Wonderful" Phil Davis earned the biggest win of his young career with a unanimous decision win over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis live results and play-by-play on Saturday, March 26, at Key Arena in Seattle. The main event features Antonio
UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis quick results on Saturday, March 26, at Key Arena in Seattle. The main event features Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
The UFC Fight NIght 24 weigh-ins went down in Seattle on Friday afternoon with both main event fighter Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Phil Davis coming
Phil Davis has a pretty funny history when it comes to the questions he's asked at post fight press conferences, but he figures to be
UFC Fight 24 on March 26, 2011 in Seattle, Washington, featuring Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Phil Davis.
Tito Ortiz suffered a cut in training that will keep him out of UFC Fight Night 24, and Phil Davis has stepped in to replace
Less than 24 hours after making UFC Fight Night 24: Ortiz vs. Nogueira official, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has nearly filled the fight card.
UFC light heavyweight Vladdy Matyushenko will watch the main event fight on March 26 between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Tito Ortiz with special interest, because
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Wednesday made official UFC Fight Night 24, which features Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the main event. The
Speculation has pointed to a bout between former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira being moved from UFC 128 to UFC
UFC president Dana White says that Tito Ortiz has been spared the chopping block and will return to the Octagon in early 2011.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has undergone one surgery already, and still has hip surgery to go. The Brazilian looks for a return in the middle part
If Ryan Bader is successful getting past Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 119, he's happy to face Jon Jones or any other fighter that will
Ryan Bader talks about his upcoming fight with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, the talk leading up to the match-up, and how he views this as the
Light heavyweights Antonio Rogeiro Nogueira and former "Ultimate Fighter" winner Ryan Bader have verbally agreed to meet on Sept 25 as a part of UFC
The Nogueira brothers will compete on the same card in September, as Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has agreed to meet Frank Mir in the main event
UFC president Dana White shot down a previously reported fight between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, but "Little Nog" and his camp are
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira feels he won his UFC 114 fight with Jason Brilz, but many disagree, including UFC president Dana White...
While the teammate vs. teammate situation always stirs an abundance of debate, Black House manager Ed Soares says two of his top light heavyweights would
The card for the UFC's return to Montreal just got another major addition. Light heavyweights Forrest Griffin and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira have agreed to
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira recently had to pull out of a scheduled fight against Brandon Vera at UFC 109, but don't be surprised if he surfaces
Nogueira, Sadollah and Thiago win on the UFC 106 Undercard.
Add Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to the UFC's ever-growing injured reserve/physically unable to perform list due to a severe staph infection...
It appears that Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, the brother of former Pride and UFC champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, will make his Octagon debut at UFC 106
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Recent Headlines from Above the Law
* Many Biglaw firms seem to be dragging their feet to match Davis Polk's generous bonus scale. Why's that? According to one partner, these bonus matches have cut into his firm's profits by about 4 percent. Yikes! [The Economist]
* Total 1L enrollment in law school is the lowest it's been since 1973, when there were 53 fewer schools. The next step would be to reduce tuition to 1973 levels, and then no one would have any more complaints. [DealBook / New York Times]
* Just because Bingham McCutchen bit the big one, it doesn't mean that all of its pro bono cases will have to suffer the same fate. Not only did Morgan Lewis rescue most of the firm's attorneys, but it's also saving 500 of its pro bono cases. [Am Law Daily]
* Now that President Obama has decided to reopen diplomatic relations with Cuba, lawyers are champing at the bit for more business opportunities. Love Cuban cigars? Well, lawyers love trademark disputes involving those cigars. [National Law Journal]
* Greenberg Traurig reminds Florida clerks that if they issue gay marriage licenses, they could be criminally charged. Plaintiffs' attorneys remind Florida clerks that if they refuse to issue gay marriage licenses, they could be sued. [Tampa Bay Times]
* Our managing editor, David Lat, sat down with Vivia Chen to dish about some of his favorite things, from his new book, Supreme Ambitions (affiliate link), to his new fiancé. Her book review: "I liked it! It's a fun, breezy read." Hooray! [The Careerist]
50 Ways To Leave Your Biglaw Firm (And Keep Your Bonus)
If you are looking to move in the beginning of January, your finger should be pressing the call app in your phone.
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Job Searches, Law Schools, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Advice For Job-Hunting Law Students — Ask About Alumni
What can you learn from looking at where a firm's former associates end up?
Biglaw, Lateral Moves, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
One Biglaw Firm Is Shrinking And Feeling Pretty Good About It
Is this just good public relations, or is the firm on to something?
Biglaw, Federal Government, Lateral Moves, Musical Chairs, Partner Issues, Partner Profits
Musical Chairs: More Partner Defections Hit Dickstein Shapiro
Which partners are leaving, and where are they going?
Contract Attorneys, Craigslist, Job Searches, Weirdness
Former Biglaw Big Shot Seeks Work, How He Did It Will Amaze You.
This intrepid individual has posted an ad seeking work as a contract attorney. And the results? They're spectacular….
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Money, Partner Issues, Partner Profits, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: 'Profits Per Me'
How much does the "profits per partner" metric matter? Some thoughts from boutique-firm columnist Gaston Kroub.
Attorney Misconduct, Biglaw, Crime, Deaths, Dewey & LeBoeuf, Lateral Moves, Legal Ethics, Morning Docket, New Jersey, Partner Issues, Prostitution, Racism, SCOTUS, Sports, Supreme Court, Williams & Connolly
* If Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ever decides to step down from the Supreme Court (don't worry, fans, she won't), perhaps one of these relatively good-looking, relatively young lawyers will be able to step in. [Daily Comment / New Yorker]
* Dewey know who the seven secret tipsters are in the case against D&L? Nope, their pleas are sealed, and it's "not the typical process." In fact, it's "highly unusual." Guess we'll find out eventually. [DealBook / New York Times]
* An ex-paralegal with a J.D. from Hofstra is suing Greenberg Traurig with claims of racial bias, saying she wasn't promoted to an attorney position. Well, she did attend a contender for "Worst Law School in America." [Am Law Daily]
* In a rare move, it seems that a partner was poached from Williams & Connolly. Jon Fetterolf will now be working at Zuckerman Spaeder, where he'll be the firm's first certified sports agent. [Legal Times]
* Reema Bajaj, everyone's favorite neighborhood prostitute with a penchant for peddling punani for paper products, was suspended by the Illinois Supreme Court for a three-year period. Boo. [ABA Journal]
* Because only the coolest law students do legal research on their phones these days, here are 11 apps to download. Curiously missing from this list is the ATL app. You can get it here. [U.S. News & World Report]
* "The case is over. It's time to move on." Rachel Canning, the New Jersey schoolgirl who sued her parents for child support, has agreed to drop her case — and yes, it was all about her boyfriend. [New York Post]
* Robert Strauss, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld name partner, RIP. [New York Times]
Benchslaps, Biglaw, Federal Judges
Untimely 'Joint' Filings Result In Very Timely 'Joint' Benchslap
Federal judge has had enough of Biglaw gamesplaying a mere two weeks before trial.
Bankruptcy, Biglaw, Canada, Eric Holder, Federal Government, Federal Judges, Gay, Gay Marriage, Intellectual Property, Money, Morning Docket, Partner Issues, Trademarks
* Secrets secrets are no fun, secrets secrets hurt someone: Chief Justice Roberts named two judges to two secret courts. Congrats to Judges Boasberg and Tallman. [Legal Times]
* Bankruptcy just got a lot more fabulous. AG Eric Holder announced that the government would extend recognition of same-sex couples in federal legal matters. [New York Times]
* With reports of firms' financials beginning to trickle out, partners are getting anxious. No one wants to be the next Dewey — or the next Gregory Owens. [Am Law Daily]
* This is the second year in a row that Greenberg Traurig has posted financial declines. Perhaps the firm started its lower pay, non-partner track residency program for a reason. Something to think about. [Daily Business Review]
* "It's our duty as partners to help." Law students articling at the recently dissolved Heenan Blaikie are learning a lesson in Canadian collegiality. The firm is trying to help them get new jobs. [Montreal Gazette]
* Speaking of Heenan Blaikie, we're hearing chatter that the firm's talks with DLA Piper may be in trouble. HB says the talks they're off, but DLA says they're ongoing. Hmm, that sounds dramatic. [WSJ Law Blog]
* "It's a very L.A. thing. We'll see how long it lasts." If you had to choose, you'd probably go to Dumb Starbucks over Starbucks. Order a Dumb Frappuccino before they get a C&D letter. [Los Angeles Times]


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if any of you have used Bright Home Solutions based north of New York City, I'd like feedback, positive or negative. i just got a quote from them for insulating our cockloft with dry cellulose and air sealing the cellar and it seems a bit high, and they want 50% down 50% at completion which isn't what I'm used to with contractors, and I only have a referral from a relative in the energy auditing business to go on. I need more feedback before proceeding or an estimate from another contractor so would love other suggestions for who to use (other than JC Home Care based on Long Island, who I originally sought to use but now don't plan to use). Thanks for any feedback on Bright Home or suggestions for an alternative air sealing/insulation contractor. |
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Not in the area and I don't know the companies or any others. I know this isn't your question and sorry for my 2 pennies in this manner. The insulation company may be great but I never recommend payments like you mentioned. Too many property owners get into trouble when they payout too early or too much too quickly. It's all about "necessary leverage" on your side and the contractors. Any reputable company that has payroll, material accounts and overhead doesn't need to spend much money for a project such as yours to get started or even complete. The contractors will need to cut checks in a week or two for labor and in a month or more for materials. Their biggest up front, out of pocket here will likely be fuel and they will likely have accounts for even that. If the contractor needs the money up front to pay for labor or materials, careful, they may not be financially stable. From the contractors' side, if a property owners' credit is not very good or if the property owner is cutting the price to the bone, I'd require money as fast as legally possible. Maybe not even take the job. If I was in this situation, I'd pay a third down when they show up to start and another third when they complete even if it's the same day. I'd pay the final third in one week or two since this is a simple trade and it gives me time to thoroughly inspect their work. Make sure the terms are in writing! |
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I have to confess my dirty little secret...I have a GREEN THUMB (heavy sigh)...I've tried scrubbing and soaking but still it's the same....no, seriously, I guess I am blessed with a house on a hill with MANY big windows helps. Rounding off my little ecological niche are my two dogs, a cat and my goldfish, "Spot".
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This project was so much easier than I thought it would be when we started. If you follow ana's plans your bunkbed will be much stronger than anything you can buy for a fraction of the price. I would never do it but I honestly think I could park my truck on these beds. The finish is red mahogany stain with a couple coats of polyurethane over it. They say not to use dark stain over pine because of the uneven coat but i like the way it striped the grain. Not everyone's cup of tea but we love it.
We've all heard the saying "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for life. Thank You Ana for teaching me to fish. This was the first, but will not be the last project i do from your site.
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Love this!
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love the fact its twin over full!!! Looks fantastic and made to last hopefully til they are ready for separate rooms!!
my son-in-law made a set of bunks similar for my grandsons...he said it was worth the weekend after looking at the prices of store brand and how shoddy they were made..
well done!!
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9 I, John, with you all the way in the trial and the Kingdom and the passion of patience in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of God's Word, the witness of Jesus. | 9 I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. |
10 It was Sunday and I was in the Spirit, praying. I heard a loud voice behind me, trumpet-clear and piercing: | 10 On the Lord's Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, |
11 "Write what you see into a book. Send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, Laodicea." | 11 which said: "Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea." |
12 I turned and saw the voice. I saw a gold menorah with seven branches, | 12 I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, |
13 And in the center, the Son of Man, in a robe and gold breastplate, | 13 and among the lampstands was someone "like a son of man," dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. |
14 hair a blizzard of white, Eyes pouring fire-blaze, | 14 His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. |
15 both feet furnace-fired bronze, His voice a cataract, | 15 His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. |
16 right hand holding the Seven Stars, His mouth a sharp-biting sword, his face a perigee sun. | 16 In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance. |
17 I saw this and fainted dead at his feet. His right hand pulled me upright, his voice reassured me: | 17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. |
18 I'm Alive. I died, but I came to life, and my life is now forever. See these keys in my hand? They open and lock Death's doors, they open and lock Hell's gates. | 18 I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. |
19 Now write down everything you see: things that are, things about to be. | 19 "Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. |
20 The Seven Stars you saw in my right hand and the seven-branched gold menorah - do you want to know what's behind them? The Seven Stars are the Angels of the seven churches; the menorah's seven branches are the seven churches." | 20 The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. |
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved. (The Message Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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Valve hasn't forgotten about the first Portal 2 DLC it announced way back in April with a view to a summer release.
Marketing boss Doug Lombardi told Kotaku at GamesCom the DLC will be released mid-September, which is "still technically summer", according to the Valve man.
Headed to PC, Mac, PS3 and Xbox 360, Portal 2 DLC #1 will introduce new test chambers, leaderboards, a new challenge mode for single and multiplayer modes, "and more".


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J. S. Fuller was born November 19, 1850, in the State of Arkansas. He is the third son of W. A. Fuller, of Tennessee, and Miss M. Morgan of the same State. James attended county schools until he was twenty years of age, when he went to Cane Hill College, and Cincinnati, Arkansas. He began the study of medicine in 1883, and attended the medical college in St. Louis, since which time he has been practicing in Fort Gibson, while he is also in the mercantile and drug business. In October 1888, he married Miss Rosa Percival, daughter of William Percival, one of the oldest merchants in the nation, and an adopted citizen. By this marriage he has one child, Nell, born February 18, 1890. In his mercantile business he carries a stock of $16,000, and in his drug business about $3,000. He is the owner of a gin, valued at $3,000, 160 acres of farm, 20 head of stock horses, and a nice residence on the edge of town. Dr. J. S. Fuller is about five feet ten inches in height, 140 pounds in weight, and of gentlemanly appearance and address. As a citizen he is most popular, and as a physician has a large practice and considerable experience.
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Winds of Change for Cleaner Energy and More Efficiency in Virginia, How Steep is the Uphill Struggle?
"What's amazing is the stranglehold the coal industry and Dominion Power have over Virginia's political system," said political commentator Lowell Feld. "It's frustrating because there is huge potential for renewable energy in this state. These industries can hang for on a long time. It's difficult to uproot them."[read more]
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Defense Acquisitions:
Observations on Weapon Program Performance and Acquisition Reforms
GAO-10-706T: Published: May 19, 2010. Publicly Released: May 19, 2010.
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The past two years have seen the Congress and DOD take meaningful steps towards addressing long-standing weapon acquisition issues--an area that has been on GAO's high risk list since 1990. This testimony focuses on the progress DOD has made in improving the planning and execution of its weapon acquisition programs and the potential for recent acquisition reforms to improve program outcomes. The testimony includes observations about (1) DOD's efforts to manage its portfolio of major defense acquisition programs, (2) the knowledge attained at key junctures of a subset of 42 weapon programs from the 2009 portfolio, (3) other factors that can affect program execution, and (4) DOD's implementation of recent acquisition reforms. The testimony is based on the results of our annual assessment of weapon programs. To conduct the assessment, GAO analyzed data on the composition of DOD's portfolio of major defense acquisition programs. GAO also collected data from program offices on technology, design, and manufacturing knowledge, as well as on other factors that can affect program execution. GAO has made numerous recommendations on weapon system acquisition in prior work but is not making any new recommendations in this testimony.
While DOD still faces significant challenges in managing its weapon system programs, the current acquisition reform environment provides an opportunity to leverage the lessons of the past and manage risks differently. This environment is shaped by significant acquisition reform legislation, constructive changes in DOD's acquisition policy, and initiatives by the administration, including making difficult decisions to terminate or trim numerous weapon systems. To sustain momentum and make the most of this opportunity, it will be essential that decisions to approve and fund acquisitions be consistent with the reforms and policies aimed at getting better outcomes. DOD has started to reprioritize and rebalance its weapon system investments. In 2009, the Secretary of Defense proposed canceling or significantly curtailing weapon programs with a projected cost of at least $126 billion that he characterized as too costly or no longer relevant for current operations, while increasing funding for others that he assessed as higher priorities. Congress supported several of the recommended terminations. DOD plans to replace several of the canceled programs in fiscal years 2010 and 2011, hopefully with new, knowledge-based acquisition strategies, because the warfighter need remains. The most significant of these will be the effort to restructure the Army's terminated Future Combat System program. At the same time, however, DOD's portfolio of major defense acquisition programs continues to grow. Between December 2007 and July 2009, the number of major defense acquisition programs grew from 96 to 102 programs. GAO has previously reported that DOD should continue to work to balance its weapon system portfolio with available funding, which includes reducing the number or size of weapon system programs, or both, and assessing the affordability of new programs and capabilities in the context of overall defense spending. At the program level, our recent observations present a mixed picture of DOD's adherence to a knowledge-based acquisition approach, which is a key for improving acquisition outcomes. For 42 programs GAO assessed in depth in 2010, there has been continued improvement in the technology, design, and manufacturing knowledge programs had at key points in the acquisition process. However, most programs are still proceeding with less knowledge than best practices suggest, putting them at higher risk for cost growth and schedule delays. A majority of programs have also experienced requirements changes, software development challenges, or workforce issues, or a combination, which can affect program stability and execution. DOD has begun to implement a revised acquisition policy and congressional reforms that address many of these areas. For example, eight programs we examined in the technology development phase plan to test competitive prototypes before starting system development and seven programs plan to hold early systems engineering reviews. If DOD consistently applies this policy, the number of programs adhering to a knowledge-based acquisition should increase and the outcomes for DOD programs should improve.
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Defense Logistics:
DOD Has a Strategy and Has Taken Steps to Improve Its Asset Visibility, but Further Actions Are NeededGAO-15-148: Published: Jan 27, 2015. Publicly Released: Jan 27, 2015. -
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Status of the Public-Private Partnership for Repair of the Dual-Mode Transmitter in the F-16 Fire-Control RadarGAO-15-249R: Published: Jan 27, 2015. Publicly Released: Jan 27, 2015.
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Defense Headquarters:
DOD Needs to Reassess Personnel Requirements for the Office of Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, and Military Service SecretariatsGAO-15-10: Published: Jan 21, 2015. Publicly Released: Jan 21, 2015.
Dec 19, 2014
Ground Radar and Guided Munitions:
Increased Oversight and Cooperation Can Help Avoid Duplication among the Services' ProgramsGAO-15-103: Published: Dec 19, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 19, 2014.
Dec 16, 2014
Defense Infrastructure:
Risk Assessment Needed to Identify If Foreign Encroachment Threatens Test and Training RangesGAO-15-149: Published: Dec 16, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 16, 2014.
Dec 12, 2014
Missile Defense:
Cost Estimating Practices Have Improved, and Continued Evaluation Will Determine EffectivenessGAO-15-210R: Published: Dec 12, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 12, 2014.
Dec 11, 2014
DOD Contract Services:
Improved Planning and Implementation of Fiscal Controls NeededGAO-15-115: Published: Dec 11, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 11, 2014.
Dec 1, 2014
Regional Missile Defense:
DOD's 2014 Report Generally Addressed Required Reporting Elements, but Excluded Additional Key DetailsGAO-15-32: Published: Dec 1, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 1, 2014.
Nov 21, 2014
Defense Logistics:
Greater Awareness of Recommendations and Improvements in Data Quality Needed to Resolve Container-Management ChallengesGAO-15-114: Published: Nov 21, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 21, 2014.
Nov 20, 2014
Building Partner Capacity:
State and DOD Need to Define Time Frames to Guide and Track Global Security Contingency Fund ProjectsGAO-15-75: Published: Nov 20, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 20, 2014.
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A stick with a curved blade at the end. Good for cutting grass or chopping heads.
The premier choice in your defensive needs. A great companion for any one handed sword, which in addition to blocking can be used for advanced maneuvers like Shield Bashes.
A skateboard is a plank with wheels; it is used as a means of transport or used to perform a variety of tricks.
Smack a sucka in the face. Why not do it with a mace?
Pressing a key on the keyboard causes a felt lined "Hammer" to strike strings commonly made of steel.
An unidentified flying object, usually synonymous with alien saucers.
A garment worn around the waist which is usually tube or cone shaped and hangs down over the legs. It is traditionally only worn by women.
A device for measuring time.
A type of instrument that is played mostly in orchestral concert.
The DeLorean DMC-12 is best known as the car Doc Brown turns into a time machine in the Back to the Future franchise. The DMC-12's most noticeable feature is its totally radical gullwing doors.
A fruit is a sweet and edible food that contains seeds. It is one of the major food groups according to the USDA. In many games, fruit is a bonus item, while vegetables rarely are.
A small case for holding cash and other personal stuff.
The Flux Capacitor appears in the Back to the Future franchise and is the main component that makes time travel possible.
The Time Machine is a machine that allows the user or users travel to different points in time.
A nuclear bomb is a device made up of fissionable materials (ie Uranium) and standard explosives. It creates a nuclear chain reaction, which release large amounts of radiation and a shockwave.
Coins have long been used in video games as both a form of currency and as a means of accruing points.
Often used in girls' school uniforms. Lenght varies from just above the knees to barely covering the buttocks. Miniskirts have a natural tendency to blow upwards.
Also known as a cloak. Commonly worn by superheroes, the cape is a very popular object. Can be used to give you the power of flight or make you invisible.
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Considered one of the most frequent and controversial implements of destruction in video games and real life, guns are devices that fire projectiles with explosive force.
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Williams-Sonoma S'mores
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A layer of hand-toasted vanilla marshmallow gives our bite-size s'mores authentic campfire flavor. We layer the marshmallow atop a crisp honey graham cracker, and then pour on velvety Guittard milk-chocolate glaze for an inside-out variation on this favorite fireside treat.
- 10 pieces (1 lb.).
- Made in USA.
- A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
- Ingredients
- Chocolate (sugar, milk, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, soy lecithin [emulsifier], vanilla), marshmallow (sugar, corn syrup, water, gelatin, dried egg whites, cornstarch, vanilla, tetrasodium pyrophosphate [preservative], cream of tartar), Honey Maid® graham crackers (enriched flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate {vitamin b1}, riboflavin {vitamin b2}, folic acid], sugar, graham flour [whole grain wheat flour], soybean oil and/or partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, high fructose corn syrup, honey, leavening [baking soda and/or calcium phosphate], salt, artificial flavor, soy lecithin [emulsifier], cornstarch).
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Return Policy
At Williams-Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, items shipped direct from the vendor, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
For returns of items purchased from your Williams-Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Return Policy.


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Top Fin(r) Gnome Ornament
Underwater ornaments or treasures bring aquariums to life. The incredibly realistic Gnome allows your aquatic friends to feel protected as the Gnome guards the Earth and all its treasures. Hand crafted and painted using only the highest quality materials. Enhance the appeal of your aquarium with the Top Fin Gnome Ornament! Only at PetSmart.
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